How to Help Your Active Client Set Training Goals During Pregnancy

How to Help Your Active Client Set Training Goals During Pregnancy

Imagine this: your client is training consistently five to six times a week; they meet with you as their coach, diligently note their workouts in their training log, and send your their weekly updates. They never (OK, almost never) skip their warm-up ? even the breathing drills! And yet, week after week, they are lifting less weight, moving slower, and feeling more out of breath. This is the training reality for many physically active pregnant women as they progress from first to second to third trimester.
Historically, the guidelines for physical activity during pregnancy have focused on demonstrating safety. However, in recent years, the cumulative body of evidence suggests that exercise is not only safe during pregnancy, but is recommended as a way to reduce pregnancy complications and optimize health. For example, the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada prescribes at least 150 minutes of low to moderate intensity physical activity over a minimum of three days each week.
For those who have been physically active before getting pregnant, meeting these guidelines may not be difficult. However, this group of women ? from avid exercisers to recreational and competitive athletes ? may struggle with setting appropriate fitness goals during this period, as the focus shifts away from specific athletic benchmarks to preparing and supporting the body through pregnancy.
Athletic identity takes a back seat during the nine months of gestation. While some women cruis...

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